Bench & Bar

• Jurisdiction: Georgia,United States
• Citation: Vol. 24 No. 6 Pg. 0054
• Pages: 0054
• Publication year: 2019

Bench & BarVol. 24 No. 6 Pg. 54Georgia Bar JournalJune, 2019

Kudos

Stephen B. Bright, professor of practice at Georgia State College of Law, received the American College of Trial Lawyers' Griffin Bell Award for Courageous Advocacy. The award, created in 1964 and renamed in 2008 for Griffin Bell, is given to a trial lawyer who has demonstrated outstanding courage in unpopular or difficult cases.

Littler Mendelson announced that associate Detrachian M.N. Andre was selected as an academy fellow by the National Employment Law Council, an organization committed to enriching the minority bar among management-side employment lawyers.

Litchfield Cavo LLP announced that partner Steven Ginsburg was a presenter at the Mortgage Bankers Association National Mortgage Servicing Conference and Expo in Orlando, Florida, in February.

Adams and Reese announced the appointment of special counsel Roy Hadley to the Atlanta Chief Information Officer Advisory Board. The board's mission is to help influence the city of Atlanta's innovation agenda and city-wide adoption of technology development and implementation.

FordHarrison LLP announced that associate Kristina Griffin received a "Rising Star" award from the Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta. PBPA connects volunteer attorneys with Georgia nonprofits in need of free business legal services.

The Bowen Law Group announced that Charles "Bo" Bowen was recognized by the Georgia State Senate for his services to the state's film industry and by Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger as an "Outstanding Georgia Citizen."

Augusta University announced that Laverne Lewis Gaskins, senior legal advisor, traveled to Geneva, Switzerland, where she served as an American Bar Association representative to the United Nations' Forum on business and human rights in November.

The Law Offices of D. Villaneuva, LLC, announced that principal Derick C. Villanueva has deployed to serve as military advisor with NATO's Operation Resolute Support. Villanueva focuses his practice on automobile accidents, motorcycle accidents, trucking accidents, pedestrian accidents, premises liability, dog bites, slip and fall, consumer and business bankruptcy, simple wills/estate planning and general civil matters.

On the Move

IN ATLANTA

Squire Patton Boggs announced the addition of Alison LaBruyere as of counsel. LaBruyere focuses her practice on financial services, mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures, capital markets and fintech. The firm is located at 1230 Peachtree St. NE, Suite 1700, Atlanta, GA 30309; 678-272-3200; www.squirepattonboggs.com.

Adams and Reese LLP announced that David F. Katz has joined as a partner. Katz focuses his practice on cybersecurity and privacy and data protection. The firm is located at Monarch Tower, 3424 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1600, Atlanta, GA 30326; 470-427-3700; www.adamsandreese.com.

McGuireWoods announced the addition of Kenneth M. Neighbors as partner. Neighbors focuses his practice on public finance, real estate development and real estate finance. The firm is located at Promenade, 1230 Peachtree St. NE, Suite 2100, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-443-5500; Fax 404-443-5599; www.mcguirewoods.com.

Neel, Robinson & Stafford, LLC, announced the elevation of Pierce Lowrey to partner. Lowrey focuses his practice on commercial real estate and real estate development. The firm is located at Glenridge Highlands, Building 1, 5555 Glenridge Connector, Suite 400, Atlanta, GA 30342; 404-459-9600; Fax 404-459-0704; www.neelandrobinson.com.

Chamberlain Hrdlicka announced the elevation of Erica Optiz and Chris Steele to shareholder and the addition of Nicholas Kemper as an associate. Optiz focuses her practice on corporate and securities and finance. Steele focuses his practice on trusts and estates, where he handles estate and asset protection planning as well as the administration of complex trusts and estates. Kemper focuses his practice on corporate, securities and finance, and real estate. The firm is located at 191 Peachtree St. NE, 46th Floor, Atlanta, GA 30303; 404-659-1410; www.chamberlainlaw.com.

FisherBroyles announced the addition of Gordon M. Berger and Barry Goheen as partners. Berger focuses his practice on labor and employment, outsourcing, general corporate, commercial transactions, and litigation-civil pretrial and trial services. Goheen focuses his practice on...